10 replies to this topic

[miniforester_alex]

hey all just a quick one best way to wire up rear mk1 lights, i have fitted a rear conversion on
a mk3 so all help be apprieciated

Alx

[Bungle]

except for the reversing lights it's the same inside both lights

indicator, tail and stop light

[miniforester_alex]

well i did that and i not getting much light outta them at all tis weird, ok will double cjeck tomoz but
when side lights are on i put brake on and loose both, but when i turn sides off brake is ok

[analogue_radio]

Earth connections good?

[tommy13]

There is no proper earth connection on Mk1 lamps. Make up lengths of wire with ring terminals which will fasten under one of the 3 mounting nuts on each lamp. Bring both wires to the bolt in the lower tank mounting strap and attach with another ring terminal, or any other handy bolt with a good earth. As above I'm sure this will cure your problem.

[dklawson]

Tommy beat me to what I was going to post. Add additional earth wires and all should be well.

[miniforester_alex]

Also on another note i know they are not the brightest but also would like to convert to LED's which are the best
to go for and that will fit cheers Again Alex

[tommy13]

I thought about these for mine too, however the stop/tail bulbs on the Mk1 lamps fit deep in a recess which is 33mm diameter. You will have to check the bulb dimensions to see if they will fit. If you replace the flasher bulbs you will have to use resistors in series with them or a special electronic flasher unit. For best light intensity it used to be advised to use red led bulbs in the stop/tail and amber in the flashers. It might be worth a Google search on the topic or here on the forum they are regularly discussed. If you sort the earths and clean all connections they may not be too bad as standard.

[miniforester_alex]

The halfrauds ones fit, as a mate got them in his car so tried them in mine fit just nicely,
my flaser unit is slow so could be a good idea i thinks, where best place to get one

Cheers Again Alex

ps. will check wiring tomoz afternoon see what i come up with and what happens

[dklawson]

You want LED tail lights for a Mk1?

The most unique and carefully designed approach is available from Mini Mania. However, be prepared to spend to get it. See:
http://www.minimania...1/InvDetail.cfm

[miniforester_alex]

All sorted now cheers for the help will have to see what happens as to brightness may just pick up some
brake / tail led bulbs for now and go from there cheers again

Alx